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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets | Recipe

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Category

Snack

Servings

4

Cook Time

25 minutes

Calories

468

Author

Chef Nils

Try these healthier air fryer chicken nuggets from scratch – packed with flavor thanks to our delicious Chicken Allrounder. Perfect for snacking or game day.



Ingredients

  • For the Chicken Nuggets:

  • 1 tsp
    Chicken Allrounder
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    Chicken Allrounder
  • ¾ cup
    all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup
    water
  • ¼ cup
    cornstarch
  • 2
    egg yolks
  • 3 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2
    chicken breasts (about 14 oz)
  • 2 pinches
    salt

  • For the Sweet-and-Sour Sauce:

  • ½
    red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp
    olive oil
  • ½ cup
    tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp
    apricot jam
  • 1 tbsp
    light balsamic vinegar
  • 2 pinches
    salt

Directions

1
Start by preparing the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped chili and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the ketchup, apricot jam, and balsamic vinegar, then reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a syrup-like consistency. Add 2 pinches of salt and set the sauce aside to cool.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, cornstarch, egg yolks, and baking powder until smooth. Season the batter with the Chicken Allrounder and 2 pinches of salt. Set aside.
3
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
4
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Dip each piece of chicken into the prepared batter, allowing the excess to drip off. Place the coated chicken pieces into the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch.
5
Air-fry the chicken nuggets at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
6
Once cooked, remove the chicken nuggets from the air fryer and serve immediately with the homemade sweet-and-sour sauce.

Note

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

Get ready to enjoy perfectly crispy air fryer chicken nuggets with a homemade sweet-and-sour sauce that’s full of flavor! This quick and easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for a fun family meal or snack. The nuggets are coated in a light, flavorful batter, then air-fried to golden perfection. Paired with the zesty sauce, they’re sure to be a hit!

 

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Nutrition

Serving Size 1 person
Calories per serving

468

Amount/person % Daily Value
Carbs 42 grams 15.3%
Fat 20 grams 25.6%
Protein 29 grams 51.8%